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As many organizations plan their move to RISE with SAP and S/4HANA, they often fall into a costly trap — skipping the critical step of Clean Core preparation. Influenced by cost constraints, limited internal expertise, or fear of losing custom functionality, many opt for a “path of least resistance” approach to their migration.

Migrating to SAP S/4HANA is a strategic transformation that modernizes system architecture, streamlines operations, optimizes workflows, and drives smarter, data-driven decisions across the enterprise. While organizations often focus on performance improvements, cloud benefits, and cost savings, one crucial aspect is frequently overlooked: Roles and Authorizations.

Change is hard. Especially when it involves your company’s core ERP system—the backbone of your operations. If you are running SAP ECC, you have been hearing about SAP S/4HANA for almost a decade and have at least thought about making the transition. It’s a big move—one that promises real-time analytics, simplified processes, and a future-proof system.

Businesses today rely heavily on analytics platforms to derive actionable insights and drive decision-making. Power BI, Microsoft’s flagship business intelligence tool, empowers organizations to connect, transform, and visualize data in ways that foster collaboration and agility.

Within the grocery sector, a perpetual hurdle lies in ensuring products meet demand while efficiently managing inventory levels. The ability to accurately predict customer preferences and optimize inventory management can make or break a grocery store's profitability.

Every organization is unique and has its own set of business objectives and requirements that it aims to achieve while migrating from SAP ECC to S/4HANA. Traditionally, they have relied on the Brownfield or Greenfield approaches, each with its own set of benefits and limitations.

The grocery industry has experienced profound shifts in recent years due to evolving customer behaviors, technological advances, and unprecedented pressures such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Across regions like North America, Europe, and Asia, grocers are navigating new consumption patterns and increased competition, while facing operational inefficiencies that have long plagued the sector.

With exponential technological advancements in play, businesses need efficient and reliable ways to manage and integrate large volumes of data. Complex and comprehensive systems require robust data ingestion frameworks to ensure smooth data processing, compliance with regulatory standards, and maintenance of data integrity.

As businesses worldwide undergo digital transformations, SAP S/4HANA is a key enabler, offering the promise of streamlined operations and enhanced performance. For Application Management Services (AMS) providers, this evolution necessitates adaptation and innovation to leverage the full potential of S/4HANA.

The fashion industry is dynamic and operates on a rapid cycle of seasons, collections, and styles, demanding agility and innovation from brands to stay ahead. This constant state of flux requires fashion businesses to be incredibly responsive and adaptable, leveraging technology to keep pace with market demands.